The initial assessment and start of care (SOC) comprehensive assessment are two separate requirements under the Conditions of Participation (CoPs) and, therefore, different from each other, even though both can be done at the first visit in the home. Moreover, due to COVID-19 public health… Read More »The Difference Between Initial Assessment and SOC Comprehensive Assessment
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently released the draft OASIS-E Guidance Manual, which provides guidelines for the 27 new items added to the OASIS-E Instrument that will be implemented on January 1, 2023. An updated version of the draft OASIS-E Instrument was… Read More »Out Now: OASIS-E Updated Instrument and Guidance Manual
The value-based care model was intended to be beneficial not only to patients, but also to healthcare providers. However, a recent survey reflecting the views of home-based care professionals on navigating value-based care showed that 63% of providers are either on the fence or indifferent… Read More »Value-Based Care Survey Shows Optimism and Growth Opportunities
The latest results from the Home Health Quality Reporting Program (HH QRP) are now available on the April 2022 quarterly refresh in Care Compare, a Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) initiative that provides a user-friendly interface on their website that patients and caregivers can… Read More »Care Compare April 2022 Refresh; Quality Reporting Updates
A new set of quarterly OASIS Q&As was released by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to provide guidance on OASIS questions received by their help desks. The Q&As provide guidance on how to respond to certain M and GG items in complex… Read More »Stay Updated: New OASIS Q&As (April 2022)
Face-to-face (F2F) encounter is crucial in certifying eligibility for Medicare home health services. Documentation of F2F encounters must be included in the start of care (SOC) certification as a requirement for payment and should be related to the primary reason for the home care admission.… Read More »A Guide to Securing Compliant F2F Documentation
Over the last two years, telehealth usage has increased significantly. During the peak of the pandemic, virtual visits suddenly became the only way to reach some patients. Telehealth services grew by more than 1,000% in March of 2020 and more than 4,000% in April of… Read More »How to Leverage Telehealth to Drive Business Growth
Several agencies have attested that the Home Health Value-Based Purchasing (HHVBP) initiative has meaningfully improved the quality of care for their patients. There has been a decline in the re-hospitalization of home health patients, which led to an average of 141 million dollars of yearly… Read More »Gearing Up for HHVBP National Expansion: Where to Begin
With the release of the latest OASIS-E draft last February 1, now is good timing for home health agencies to already start training with the new changes. By January 1, 2023, the OASIS-E will be implemented in line with the nationwide expansion of the Home… Read More »[UPDATED] Major Changes in the new OASIS-E: Restructured Sections, Additional Assessments
In spite of the pandemic, a recent survey of 386 home health and home care professionals showed that there is a growing demand and real optimism for home-based care. The survey revealed how the industry is taking action in terms of navigating the evolution of home-based… Read More »What to Expect for Home-based Care in 2022
